Social Sciences

Archaeologists have uncovered almost 3,000 silver coins so far—and more could come to light

A genomic analysis of people buried on the border of the ancient Roman Empire show how distinct groups combined after the empire’s fall

Survey results suggest a rise in questioning of scientific evidence

A snippet of text from Homer’s famous epic recounting the siege of Troy was apparently placed inside this body as part of the mummification process

Recently uncovered damage to walls in Pompeii displays patterns that may have been made by an ancient “machine gun” called a polybolos

For years, art historians believed The Baptism of Christ was likely painted by El Greco with assistance from other artists. But new research suggests otherwise

Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Story of Birds, recommends 10 dinosaur books to dig into

Laying eggs may have helped mammal ancestors thrive after Earth’s worst mass extinction

Letters to the editors for the January 2026 issue of Scientific American

Sometimes innovation can be traced back to bizarre places: a muddy streambed, a volcanic ash field or even a hotel-company boardroom

Science in meter and verse

Play this crossword inspired by the May 2026 issue of Scientific American